Confucius - The Father of Eastern Philosophy

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In his birthplace, Qufu, Confucius lies in his tomb with more than 100,000 descendants of Kong family, furthermore it is

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The most famous of more than 3,000 temples for Confucius throughout China

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He devoted his entire life, from a young age, to teaching. He pioneered private education adopting a curriculum known as

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Six Arts

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During the Song Dynasty, the scholar Zhu Xi (1130–1200 CE) added ideas from Daoism & Buddhism into Confucianism

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Confucianism entered another golden age

Question 4

Coincidence? Both Confucius & Socrates were teachers, philosophers & social justice advocates! Also TRUE of both is?

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Both wanted to cultivate the moral character of people through education, Both wanted to ennoble & humanize rulership in society, Both challenged state authority & both given choice of suicide or exile, Both used a rigorous Q & A methodology encouraging deeper questioning

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Xiao or filial piety, an attitude of respect for parents & ancestors. Devotion to family strengthens society; & ideally

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family groups would have five generations living under one roof

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Confucius returned to his native Lu @ 68 welcomed by Ji Kangzi, the chief minister of Lu; he spent his final years?

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teaching 3000 pupils, w/ 77 accomplished disciples - mastered the Six Arts

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Confucius’ political beliefs were based on the concept of self-discipline. He said that a leader needs self-discipline

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to remain humble & treat his followers with compassion

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According to tradition, Confucius' mother, while carrying him, was visited by the mystical Qilin, during this encounter

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It revealed a jade tablet which foretold of his future greatness as a sage

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The collective teachings of Confucius was later codified in a work called?

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The Analects

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Born - Kong Qui Sept. 28, 551 BC, a teacher, politician, philosopher & sage. The western name "Confucius" comes from?

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from Mandarin - Kǒng Fūzǐ

Question 11

Education focused on “shi” (qualities of a gentleman). His idea was to cultivate a "perfect personality" that would be

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"a sound morality" that empowers one to bring peace & happiness to others

Question 12

Among Tibetans, Confucius is frequently worshipped as a holy king &

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master of magic, divination & astrology

Question 13

Confucius is regarded as the first teacher in China who advocated for public welfare & greater education. Also TRUE are?

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often applied exhaustive Question & Answer Method in teaching, instrumental in establishing the art of teaching as a vocation

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As a boy he studied music, mathematics, the classics & history. He was especially entranced by the early years of the

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Zhou dynasty, (1050–256 BC)

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Politics - In his efforts to establish a centralized government & replace the feudal order of his day, Confucius became

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entangled in plot that failed to upset the power structure in his native Lu

Question 16

Confucius believed that traditional customs were the key to peace; which Confucian tradition lives on to this day?

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Visiting family on Chinese New Year

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Because of the rebellion & Confucius' exile, the Emperor Qin Shi Huan banned Confucianism(259-210 BCE) & also did what?

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burned related texts & killed hundreds

Question 18

Compiled by disciples of Confucius in the centuries following his death in 479 B.C.E., The Analects of Confucius is...

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a collection of aphorisms anecdotes embodying the values of Confucius

Question 19

Kong worked several laboring jobs including a shepherd, a clerk & eventually he worked for the government as what?

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Minister of Crime

Question 20

Confucius shaped Chinese society for thousands of years, though his message that stressed WHICH of these qualities?

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loyalty, tradition, Family, knowledge

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China’s Han Dynasty (2nd cen. B.C.), Confucius' ideas became foundation of state ideology. Until today he is celebrated?

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Confucius Day September 3rd, Annual Confucius festival

Question 22

Three methods to attain wisdom: 1st, by reflection, the noblest; 2nd, by imitation & 3rd by experience; each said to be?

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2nd - Easiest / 3rd - Bitterest

Question 23

Confucius’ social philosophy was based on the principle of "ren" or "loving others" he thought ren could be enacted by?

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Using the Golden Rule

Question 24

Confucius left Lu, China & remained in self-exile, unable to return as long as his former lord, Viscount Ji __ was alive

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Huan

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His moral teachings emphasized self-cultivation, moral exemplars & the attainment of skilled judgment rather than WHAT?

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knowledge of rules

Confucius - The Father of Eastern Philosophy

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